Abstract: A system and method of delivering multimedia content and advertising provides a remote user with the ability to order customized media and advertising via a physical media or broadband network. The price of a media selection may be reduced by the inclusion of the advertising. The system provides remote users with access to a database of media content and the ability to interactively search that content. Remote users may also order content and advertising organized under special interest groups or in niche categories that the user identifies. Users may also specify a delivery format for their ordered media and advertising.

Abstract: A customizable content delivery system includes a computer network and user interface applications to help end users find, select and receive content. These end users have the additional ability to select promotional materials to be included with ordered content, which may have the effect of reducing the price to paid for the content. Content and promotional materials are registered and ordered electronically by end users. The system therefore provides an electronic clearinghouse for content owners and providers of promotional material to coordinate their activities with end users and provide specific media and services to targeted audiences.